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VOLUME 52 NO. 24 • SERVING THE MOUNT MORRIS AREA SINCE 1967

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APRIL ELECTION

Decisions Made

FISH FRY

Read about what voters decided in Tuesday’s election. / 2, 13

SPORTS

Second Half Woes OHS soccer team gives up 4 goals in second half in loss to Stillman. / 15

Trooper Killed An Illinois State Trooper killed in a March 28 accident has local ties. / 3

Julie Terhark, of Mt. Morris, scoops up some cole slaw as she holds her one-year-old grandson Austin Hafer at St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Fry on March 29. Photo by Earleen Hinton

INDEX

One Section - 32 Pages

Byron Library............18 Church News............12 Classifieds..........24-32 Entertainment.......9-11

Local History............. 6 Marriage Licenses.... 8 Mt. Morris Library.... 7 Pine Creek News,..... 7

Public Voice..............19 Property Transfers...21 Sheriff’s Arrests......20 Social News............... 8

DEATHS Betty J. Handschuh, Marvalyn G. Himes, Kenneth H. Owen, Roy “Eldon” Ports, Page 21

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Village trustee Jerry Stauffer signs in with election judges Sylvia Saunders and Reita Beck Tuesday morning in Mt. Morris Township Precinct 1. Turnout was light all over Ogle County. Photo by Vinde Wells

Voters approve four referendums Mt. Morris voters say yes to ambulance and fire department tax increases BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Ogle County voters were apparently in the mood to loosen their purse strings when they went to the polls Tuesday, saying yes to four referendums that will raise their property taxes. Mt. Morris Fire Protection District residents said yes very willingly to two referendums that will help maintain services for both the ambulance and fire department. Voters approved the ambulance referendum by a vote of 347 to 93 and the fire question 327 votes to 110. Both referendums asked for a tax increase of 10 cents, from 30 to 40 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation. “I’m thrilled to know the community is behind the emergency services provided by the district,” said fire district board president Scott Diehl. “I’m very pleased. It would have been a real concern otherwise.” The increase means the real estate taxes on a $100,000 home will increase by approximately $67 per year, not factoring in exemptions. Fire district officials asked for their first increase in 15 years due to a shrink-

ing tax base and escalating expenses. Diehl said the district’s EAV has already decreased by $10 million since 2012 and could take another hit next year when the value of the shuttered Quad Graphics plant is expected to go down drastically due to its recent sale. In 2012 the district’s EAV was $59.8 million. It dipped to $47.1 million in 2015 and currently sits at $49.3 million. The former printing plant is presently assessed at $906,471, which gives it a fair market value of $2.7 million. However, it was sold last May for $200,000. The fire department and its ambulance serve approximately 5,000 residents in portions of five townships — Mt. Morris, Pine Creek, Lincoln, Rockvale, and Oregon-Nashua — an area of 45 square miles. The total budget for the district is $700,000 annually with ambulance fees bringing in approximately $260,000 per year. Each referendum will generate $49,500, for a total of $99,000.

Oregon SRO approved City of Oregon voters approved a referendum for a tax hike to help fund the cost of a full-time school resource officer. The measure asking for six cents per $100 EAV passed by a vote of 195 to 147. “We’re very pleased that the community supported us having a school resource officer and being able to help out with the school district on that,” said Oregon Mayor Ken Williams.

The city and school district entered into an agreement last fall to create the position in the wake of an incident at Dixon High School last May when a student was taken into custody by an SRO after firing shots at a teacher during graduation practice in the gym. Oregon Police Sergeant Randy Cropp assumed the SRO duties at Oregon High School on Jan. 3. According to the agreement, the school district will pay 70 percent of the cost, and the city will pick up the remaining 30 percent. The referendum asks for a maximum increase of six cents to cover the city’s share. Williams said the city will not levy at the maximum, however, because only two cents is needed to fund the SRO. State statutes require the referendum question to be worded with the maximum allowable amount, he said. Williams said the two-cent increase translates into $19 to 20 per year on a house valued at $100,000. That will bring in an estimated $26,000 to $28,000 per year, he said, the amount needed for the city’s portion. The tax increase will appear on property tax bills in 2020. Elsewhere in the county, voters in the Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District approved a $14 million referendum to build and equip a community center by a margin of 1,221 to 1,095.

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FATAL CRASH

AREA CRIME

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BP station and began speaking to them. An argument ensued and the two juveniles drove away. Crocker followed them out into the rural area around Forreston and back into town until the juveniles arrived at a residence in the 300 block of North Walnut Avenue. Several subjects came out of the house to assist the juveniles in the car. One of the individuals, the 17-year-old arrested, confronted Crocker, who was still seated in his vehicle in the roadway. Crocker reportedly struck the 17-year-old with his vehicle, knocking him to the ground. The teen them stabbed Crocker in the forearm through the car window. Boomgarden said alcohol was a likely a factor in the incident. Aggravated battery is a Class 3 felony, punishable by two to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.Â

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The Illinois state trooper killed last week while making traffic stop in U.S. 20 north of Freeport had connections to Ogle County. Trooper Brooke Jones-Story, 34, of Stockton, was the wife of former Mt. Morris police officer Robert Story Jr., who is a retired master sergeant with the Illinois State Police. Jones-Story was a 12-year veteran of the ISP District 16, headquartered in Pecatonica and serving Boone, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. She was killed March 28 in a fiery crash on westbound U.S. 20 just west of Illinois 75 while she was inspecting a semi tractor-trailer on the side of the road. According to an ISP press release, Jones-Story pulled the semi over to inspect it at 11:24 a.m. She was outside her squad car when she was struck and fatally injured at 12:20 p.m. by a semi trac-

A Forreston man and a 17-yearold male juvenile have been charged in connection with a stabbing that took place in Forreston almost three weeks ago. Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden said David Crocker, 34, has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery. The juvenile has been charged with one count of aggravated battery. Crocker was arrested March 27 and taken to the Ogle County Jail, where he posted $30,000 (10%) bond. The arrests stem from an incident that started at the BP gas station, 209 Walnut Ave., Forreston, on March 16. According to a press release issued by Boomgarden, Crocker reported at 1:28 a.m. that he had been stabbed. His injury was not life-threatening. The investigation revealed that Crocker had approached two juveniles sitting in a parked car at the

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LOCAL AUTHOR

Forreston author plans book signings at local libraries Events will be held at Forreston and Mt. Morris Public Libraries BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Forreston author Vicki Petta plans two signing for her newest book “Eleven Broken Pencils Volume 2.” She will sign books on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Forreston Public Library and on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mt. Morris Public Library. This is the second book in a series, and Petta, who writes under the one name V. Schroeder, plans Volumes 3 and 4. The first “Eleven Broken Pencils,” published in 2014, tells the story of how an extremely dysfunctional family unites in the 1990s after the tragic death of their mother. The family struggles with questions about their loss at a time when most people never spoke of or knew about bi-polar or other subtle mental imbalances. Their quest for answers leads to shocking and life-altering revelations that ultimately bring them all back together. “If someone enjoys reading a series, I would like them to get on board as I still have the debut novel available,” Forreston author Vicki Petta points out details of her book “11 Broken Pencils” to David Meile, of Baileyville, at Petta said. a book signing at Forreston’s Sauerkraut Days. Photo by Vinde Wells She expects to release Volume 3 later this year.

Hydrants flushed April 8-12 The Mt. Morris Water Department will flush hydrants during the week of April 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may experience low water pressure and rusty water while the hydrants are being

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flushed. For rusty water, let the faucet run until the water clears up. For other problems call the water department at 815-734-4820 or the village hall at 815-734-6425.

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It’s time to register for the Second Annual OHS Band Trivia Night. This year’s event will be Friday, April 26 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Oregon High School gymnasium. Teams of six contestants will square off against each other in this fun-filled fundraiser for the Oregon High School Band. The evening will start with dinner, catered by Dos Amigos of Oregon, followed by the trivia contest.

The entry cost is $20 per person and includes the dinner and trivia entry. Checks can be made

payable to OHS Band and can be made upon arrival to the event. Registrations must be turned in by Friday, April 19 to OHS Band Director Andy Eckardt or at the Oregon High School. “This is a night of great food, excellent trivia with chances to win prizes while helping the Oregon High School Band,” said Eckardt. For more information or to register, contact Eckardt at 815-677-0873 or email: aeckardt@ocusd. net.

SUMMER MUSIC

Jamboree begins Friday, June 7 with The Jimmys will often be on hand to sell their wares as well. Show up early to peruse the nearby Mt. Morris Community Farmers’ Market, open from 4 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Illinois 64, and make time to visit the Encore Art Gallery in Old Sandstone, featuring a new show for each of the three summer months. All performances start at 7 p.m. and run until at least 9. The lineup of bands for 2019 opens with a grand blast of joyful noise, courtesy of returning Jamboree favorites, The Jimmys, from Wisconsin, on Friday, June 7.

Jamboree Schedule June 7 — The Jimmys, blues, soul, rock and roll, and funk; June 14 — Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers, classic country; June 21 — WACO, jamgrass, classic rock; June 28 — The Harmans, bluegrass; July 5 — The StingRays, oldies, classic rock; July 12 — The Jodi Beach Quartet, jazz; July 19 — Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, Chicago blues; July 26 — Webb Wilder and the Beatnecks, roots rock & roll; Aug. 2 — SHiNDiG, oldies, classic rock; Aug. 9 — Kyle Lacy and the Harlem River Noise, rockabilly; Aug. 16 — Chicago Tribute Anthology, music from the band Chicago and more; Aug. 23 — DFS, rockabilly; Aug. 30 — Barb City Stompers, swing jazz.

DOG SHOW Fundraiser is set for April 7 Oregon High School sophomore Abigail Tomlinson will host a community dog show Sunday, April 7 to benefit the

Granny Rose Animal Shelter, Dixon. The event, which is part of Tomlinson’s project for the OHS Open Program, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Granny Rose’s K-9 Enrichment Center, 613 River

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Lane, just off Illinois 2 on the west side of Dixon. Participating dogs will be required to perform in three categories: basic tricks, special trick, and a fashion show.

All dogs are allowed to participate as long as they meet the requirements of the entry form, which can be found on the Facebook page for the event called Community Dog Show.

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With the long and wicked winter of 2018-19 finally loosening its icy grip, it’s time to get excited for another season of free live music on the historic campus in the center of downtown Mt. Morris. The Mt. Morris Jamboree aims to please, as this year’s series brings a wide variety of music to 13 Friday nights for the eighth summer running. All shows are free to the public with the party starting at 6 p.m., welcoming a different group, mostly local charitable organizations, providing food and drink concessions every Friday. Several local small businesses

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LOCAL HISTORY

First mayor James Gale and O&C, C&I Railroads Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in the Oregon area’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

BY OTTO DICK Mayor James Gale wrote, “For almost 20 years I have worked for the railroads.” He continued writing, “I have been director of the Ogle and Carroll Co. R. R. from the beginning to its completion, also director in the Chicago and Iowa R. R. and vice president of this road.” The Ogle and Carroll was chartered in 1857 to run from Rochelle through Oregon to Carroll County. The only work completed by the O&C was from Rochelle to Oregon. It arrived April 1, 1871 in East Oregon near the intersection of Illinois 2 and Daysville Road. At this time this intersection was called the four corners. In 1871 The Ogle and Carroll Counties Railroad merged with the Chicago and Iowa Railroad. The Chicago and Iowa Railroad completed a railroad from Aurora to Rochelle the same year. From this point on they went by the name Chicago and Iowa Railroad under the direction of Francis D. Hinckley, who built the new Oregon bridge on Illinois 64. Around this same time of the completed railroad to East Oregon, George Hill offered part of his farm land if they would cross the river one mile south of their road in East Oregon. At that time they had planned to build the railroad through the business district. The railroad accepted his offer and on Nov. 12, 1871, the first train crossed the wooden covered bridge on land Hill gave to the railroad. This covered bridge was used until 1903. The final section of this railroad from Oregon to Forreston running through Mt. Morris was completed on Jan. 1, 1872. This was an 82-mile road from Aurora to Forreston. Ogle County stations were located at Rochelle, Flagg Center, Chana, Honey Creek, Oregon, Mt. Morris, and Maryland Station. At this time service was available from Chicago to Dubuque, Iowa on the C&I and then the Illinois Central from Forreston to Dubuque. The original Ogle and Carroll

A construction crews works on cut east of the covered bridge in 1871. Photo supplied by Otto Dick

ABOVE LEFT: This photo shows the second Oregon Depot. No photos are available of the first depot, which burned in 1893. RIGHT: The covered railroad bridge was built across the Rock River south of Oregon in 1871. Photos supplied by Otto Dick Counties Railroad never reached Mt. Carroll and the Chicago and Iowa never reached Iowa. The combined railroad did connect to the Illinois Central, which gave passengers access north to Galena and south to the junction of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Gale mentioned in his diary that during the 20 years he was director of these two railroads he spent considerable time traveling, working on the right of ways, raising money, and attending meetings. Some of these meetings were held with the Northwestern Railway Company, which refused to cooperate as was earlier promised by blocking access in Rochelle.

He said, “They are opposing us and have been enemies to our road. They tore up the connection to the O&C Railroad and fenced it in. A high-handed measure to kill to our road.” Gale also mentioned some local people turned against the proposed railroad because the depot was not located on their land on the east side of the river where Illinois 2 and Daysville Road now cross. He further stated the “almighty dollar” is the reason with no feeling for the people in general, all for self-interest. Furthermore some people in town opposed giving the railroad the bonds the city had voted for.

“They ought to emigrate together to some far off place where no railroad ever enters or runs within five hundred miles from their place of residence,” Gale wrote. “There have been no three men abused so much as Petrie, Dr. Potter, and myself the acting directors of the C&I railroad.” On April 28, 1871, Gale, accompanied by his wife, took a carriage to the railroad on the east side of the river to ride to Rochelle on the train named the James V. Gale Train. In 1885, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy was chartered and constructed a railroad from Oregon to St. Paul, Minnesota through Polo. It began operations in November of 1886.

SPECIAL EVENT

Children of the Mt. Morris community are invited to the Easter “Eggstravaganza” on Saturday, April 20. The morning begins with the annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30

a.m. at Dillehay Park, hosted by the Mt. Morris Lions Club and Mt. Morris Women of the Moose. After discovering the hidden treasure and candy, all children and their parents are invited to

“hop on over” to the Evangelical Free Church for an Easter party. The church’s puppet team will perform. Prizes and treats will be available for all. EFCMM is located at 102 S. Semi-

nary Avenue, at the intersection of Front Street and Seminary Avenue. For more information call the church office at 815-734-4942, or log onto the website at www.efcmm. org.

MT. MORRIS LIBRARY Storytime for Little People and Big Kid Book Club Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. LEGO Club Monday, April 8, 5:45 p.m. Bring a friend and build something cool with our Legos! For all ages.

Volunteer Appreciation Reception Friday, April 12, 3 p.m. Come join the library board of trust-

Pine Creek News By Karen Merlak I have seen and heard some beautiful signs of spring. The robins have returned to my yard, bringing nature’s music with them. For God’s care of every creature, we are truly thankful. We can trust in His care each and every day. God is so good. This morning in church, we were greeted by Martha Johannsen. Our special music was a gift from Larry Riffle. Larry played “I’d Rather Have Jesus” on the harmonica, accompanied by recorded music. We are so blessed to have such talented members in our church family. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe led the

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May the 4th Movie Marathon! In honor of Star Wars Day on Saturday, May 4, we will host a Star Wars Movie marathon! Starting Friday, May 3 at 3 p.m. with the first movie and continuing on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. with second, followed at 1 p.m. with the third movie. Come for all or just for your favorite. Those attending the movies will be entered in a drawing for a T-shirt or action figure.

Graphically Speaking: The Power of Visual Storytelling Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 The library is hosting a great event! In partnership with Encore!Mt. Morris, the Mt. Morris Senior Center and several local artists, we present Graphically Speaking: The Power of Visual Storytelling. Events include a Comic Book & Pop Culture Art Show at the Old Sandstone Gallery and a hands-on artist workshop for those age 12 and up, with Will Haun, creator of the Weird, Weird West comic book series, and Dr. Joe Serrano, a clinical psychologist, who will host a panel discussion titled “The Influence of Comic

children’s message for our young friends, Amelia, Kaitlyn, Laura, and Harper. Charlotte continues to lead us through this Lenten season with meaningful and thoughtful sermons. Kaitlyn has been part of a mentoring program as she prepares for her upcoming baptism. Deb Ohlwine, Sandra Ford, Don and Vicki Hay, and Jim and Nancy Hopkins along with Charlotte are helping Kaitlyn on her journey. This past Wednesday evening, a small group met at the home of Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins for a night of Faith at the Movies. Attendees have watched a movie with a discussion to follow. Joining in the evening were Don and Vicki Hay, Sandra Ford, and Charlotte Hoppe. James and Nancy Hopkins have recently returned from a trip to Arizona to see daughters, Amy Hopkins and Edie Klein, her husband, Dave, and their daughter, Hanna. The trip included many family gatherings, celebrations, and

shopping. While there, James and Nancy took a trip with their daughter, Amy, and her friend, Kenny to Prescott, Arizona. The group toured the town and enjoyed lunch together before heading back home in Chandler. James and Nancy’s son, Jim Hopkins, his wife, Dana, and daughter, Abigail, were visiting Arizona State University this week, too. The group visited the school as Abigail will be attending there this fall. James and Nancy, Jim, Dana, and Abigail, Amy, and her friend, Kenny, all met for dinner at Edie and Dave Klein’s home several times during their stay. On a Sunday, James and Nancy, Edie, Dave, and daughter Hanna visited Dave’s father’s home for a birthday cookout. The family celebrated Hanna’s seventh birthday. During their visit, James and Nancy and family visited an aquarium and went to dinner at Texas Road House to celebrate Hanna’s birthday. Everyone

Books on Moral Development.” All events are free to the public, but pre-registration is required for the artist workshop, which is limited to 25 participants. For more information call the library at 815-734-4927. Mt. Morris Public Library 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Mt. Morris IL 61054 815-734-4927 Fax-815-734-6035 www.mtmorris-il.org Library Hours Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

enjoyed spending time with family. This past weekend, I finally put my outside Christmas decorations away. The red bows have faded from the extended time in the weather. Most of the light strands have burnt out from the extra nights of lighting my front porch. The old and worn-out items have been put away for now, just in time to make way for the new, fresh signs from nature. This is the season to springclean all parts of our lives. It is time to put away the hurt and make way for forgiveness. It is not an easy task to make those types of changes. We can do it because we know the beauty that will follow. When we carry the love and forgiveness that we have received from God, we are made to weather any storm that comes our way. I hope to see you next Sunday at our little church in the country. Please join us for our Community Good Friday service on April 19 at Pine Creek Christian Church. Come and be a part of our family.

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Cook Book Club Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m. April’s Cookbook is 100 Days of Read Food On a Budget by Lisa Leake. Come take a look at the recipes and sign up.

ees and the library staff as we say thank you! to our volunteers. April 8–12 is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we couldn’t do what we do at the library without our wonderful volunteers!

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SPECIAL CLASSES

Oregon Park District, Taft offering science, tech classes The Oregon Park District is teaming up with the NIU Lorado Taft Educators to offer a S.T.E.A.M series of classes.

S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. “S.T.E.A.M is poised to transform our economy in the 21st century. This movement is widely adopted by institutions, schools and individuals. This class fits your 3rd-8th graders schedule perfectly,” said Tina Ketter, superintendent of recreation for the park district. “Has your student ever had an interest in examining how to transport an object from one place to another, wondered how to protect a product from break-

ing, or had a desire to create a Rube Goldberg machine? “Join the Taft Staff for two hours of crazy engineering on Monday, April 22 from 3:30-5:30

OUTDOOR CLASSES

COLLEGE NEWS Western Illinois University Three area students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the fall semester at Western Illinois University, which has campuses at Macomb and the Quad Cities. Farrahn A. Hawkins, of Oregon, earned a master of arts degree in Economics and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Geography: Community Development. Sean Tompkins, of Oregon, earned a bachelor of science degree in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration. Patrick S. Cicogna, of Davis Junction, earned a bachelor of arts degree

p.m.,” Ketter said. “Students will have the ability to design and test their own boat, protect their fragile cargo, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine.” The class meets at Nash Recreation Center. Fee is $11 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $13 for non-residents per class. The deadline to register April 15. Classes are expected to fill, so register today at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon or by calling 815-732-3101. Classes meet at Nash Recreation Center in Oregon.

in General Studies. Augustana College Several area students have been named to the winter term dean’s list at Augustana College, Rock Island. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for courses taken during the term. Those earning academic honors include Allison Bandera, Marissa Gorsegner, and Brooklynn Schelling, all of Oregon; Brix Clayton, Justine Gorzny, and Lana Scholl, all of Polo; Jordan Cone and Brittany Harn, both of Byron, and Mitchell Roedel, of Davis Junction.

Dog training classes in Oregon The Oregon Park District is offering dog training classes at Wiggly Park Dog Park.

Beginner Dog Training is an on-leash obedience class with trainer Bree Pazera. “Bond with your dog while teaching them to be more confident and respectful,” said Tina Ketter, superintendent of recreation. “This class is perfect for dogs just starting out with training.” Each dog handler must be at least 15 years and up. Participants need to bring a 6 foot leash, treats, and a choke or a pinch collar. Dogs must be

at least 6 months of age and the same handler should work with the dog through each class. The class meets each Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at Wiggly Park from May 1-June 5. An orientation will be held on Sunday, April 28 at 6 p.m. The fee for the class is $50 for residents of the Oregon Park District and $60 for non-residents. Registration is at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth Street, Oregon, and can also be completed over the phone by calling 815-732-3101. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 24.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. March 22 Garry C. LeFevre Jr. and Michael P.

Casey Jr., both of Rochelle. Leonard P. Brauchler, of Polo, and Beth E. Debates, of DeWitt, Iowa. March 26

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The Prairie Preservation Society of Ogle County’s annual banquet will be held on Sunday, April 28 at the Lorado Taft Field Campus, 1414 N. River Rd., Oregon. A social hour with book and native plant sales and a silent auction from 5 to 6 p.m. will be followed by a meal (either turkey with the works or vegetarian Moroccan stew) at 6 p.m. and a program at 7 p.m. The program this year will focus on prairie chickens by Peggy Farrell, Environmental Educator and Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She will present photos, facts, stories and videos to tell the status of the protected bird. The spring mating ritual, in which the male bird stomps his feet, raises his “ear feathers,” jumps, cackles, and whines, will be described. He inflates the bright orange air sacs on the side of his head and calls a low and resonant whoo doo zhoo.

Peggy Farrell, Environmental Educator and Outreach Specialist at The University of Wisconsin, will speak at the PPSOC’s annual banquet on Sunday, April 28. Photo supplied This annual spring mating ritual, known as “booming,” is an equal treat for the eye and ear. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children. Advance registration is essential. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 815-973-4926 or email lin.vogl@gmail.com.

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their partnership from his perspective, and Duke will give a demonstration of his specialized skills, including search, apprehension of suspects, tracking, and finding illegal drugs. A question and answer period will follow. The Oregon Woman’s Club is donating part of the cost of the $1,000 special vest that Duke wears. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, and visitors are welcome.

SERENITY HOSPICE PROJECT Create a memory pillow April 10 Serenity Hospice and Home will host a Memory Pillow Project Day on Wednesday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ogle County Farm Bureau Auditorium, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Bring in an article of clothing from a loved one, and the staff will help trans-

form it into a memory pillow. Participants can be a son, daughter, husband, wife, or anyone who wants to remember a loved one. All are invited to attend this event. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Cathy Warren at 815-7322499.

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Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputy Jon Shippert and his partner, Deputy Duke, will attend a meeting of the Oregon Woman’s Club on Friday, April 12 to share information about their work with the sheriff’s department. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church,200 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Shippert and Duke make up the only human-canine partnership in the sheriff’s department. Shippert will share details of

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Forest preserve to offer Fossil Hunt on April 13

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The third annual Rockin’ River Fest on Saturday, June 15 will once again offer family fun and entertainment in the great outdoors along the banks of the Rock River. The event will also provide those adventuresome, nature loving, competitive types with the chance to “bag” some cash, earn first place trophies, medals, and “bragging rights.” The Toss ‘em Tourney offers cash prizes to the top three teams, and takes place right in the heart of the festivities with plenty of food and adult beverages on hand throughout the competition. This event will begin promptly at 4 p.m. A complete set of rules for the game, as well as online registration, can be found through the RRF website. Day of event registrants may do so from 2 to 3 p.m. Flex your muscles – and bragging rights – in the Tug Across the Rock. Rally friends, family, co-workers and tug your way to victory. The deadline for entry is June 1 –

to get team shirts ordered. All forms and necessary information can be found on the event website. Limited space available, so get registered as soon as possible. Peddle, Paddle, and Pace your way around, along and among the scenic, mighty “Rock” as a participant in the Adventure Triathlon. This creative take on a triathlon combines running, bicycling, and canoe/kayaking. The all-terrain journey will be the summer highlight of the race schedule. The triathlon includes a three mile run, ten mile bike ride, and five mile paddle, with the bonus of free entry to the Rockin’ River Fest from noon to 11 p.m. Online registration, maps, and additional information can be accessed through the festival website www.rockinriverfest.net. “We are grateful to Martin & Company for their third consecutive Presenting Sponsorship,” said RRF Committee member Debbie Dickson.

The Byron Forest Preserve District will be offering a fossil hunt on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Land Management Center, located at 6845 North German Church Road, Byron. Assistant Superintendent of Education, Janet Dahlberg will lead the hunt for limestone fossils of sea creatures from the Ordovician Period of 450 million years ago. All the rock hammers and safety equipment will be provided, but participants can bring their own buckets or bags to collect their fossils. Participants will meet at the Land Management Center parking lot. The program is free for all ages, but advance registration is required by calling 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Spring Fly Fishing Class April 23 & 25 The Byron Forest Preserve District will offer a two day Beginning Fly Fishing class on Tuesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Jarrett Prairie Center in Byron. This will be the fourth year that local fly fishing expert, Bon Piros, has taught this introductory class. The first class will cover the basics of fly fishing and students will be practice casting. The second class will be fly fishing instruction on forest preserve waters that will teach catch and release principles. The cost for the class is $10 per person and all equipment will be provided. Advance registration is required by Thursday, April 18 by calling 815234-8535 extension 200.

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The Byron Forest Preserve District will be offering a creek study walk at their Howard Colman Hall Creek Preserve on Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Assistant Superintendent of Education, Janet Dahlberg, will lead this free hands-on family program for ages 8 and up. Parents must accompany children under 10. The forest preserve will provide collecting nets, buckets and field guides. Participants should wear shoes or boots that can get wet.

Advance registration is required by April 25 by calling 815-234-8535, extension 200.

Bald Hill Big Tree Event – May 11 The Byron Forest Preserve District will be having a Bald Hill Big Tree Event on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bald Hill Prairie Preserve. located at 5502 North Silver Creek Road, near Mt. Morris. This free family event will feature guided tours to see the Illinois Big Tree Champion Eastern cottonwood, hands-on geology programs, tours of the recently restored oak savannas, grassland bird watching, wildflower walks, hay ride tours of the preserve and much more.

Inside the Fence Nachusa Grasslands Bison Tour - June 1 The Byron Forest Preserve District in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy’s Nachusa Grasslands will offer two “Inside the Fence Bison Tours” at the Nachusa Grasslands in Franklin Grove on Saturday, June 1. Participants will meet at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor’s Center located at 2075 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove. The group will then be transported via open trucks for a guided tour to see the Nachusa Grasslands bison herd before the prairie grass gets too high to see the new spring calves. In the fall of 2014, The Nature Conservancy brought a herd of 30 genetically pure wild bison from Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota to the Grasslands to establish the first wild bison herd in Illinois in nearly 200 years in order to complete their prairie ecosystem. The cost for the program is $10 per person. Register early as space is limited by calling the Byron Forest Preserve District at 815-234-8535 extension 200. There will be two sessions to choose from, one in the morning beginning at 10 a.m. and another in the afternoon starting at 1 p.m. Each session will last approximately two hours. For more information on any of these events, call 815-234-8535, extension 200.

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The KB Kick Off Party will be held on Friday, April 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tipsy Hog, 101 S. Third St., Oregon. Guest bartenders, including Rebecca Hazzard, Jenny Boyden, Erin Folk, and Tina Ketter, will be ready to serve beer, cocktails and soda. Tips from the bar and profits from the 50/50 raffle support the startup expenses of the annual KB Tough Run event. Cubs tickets, donated by John Ebens of the Tipsy Hog, will be sold at a live auction. The game tickets are for Section 214, for the Sept. 19 night game against the Cardinals. The auction will be at around 6.30 pm. The eighth annual KB Tough Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at White Pines Ranch, 3581 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. In addition to the Tough Run the day will include a Trail Hike, Kid Sprint and other games in the Kid Zone.

Robert Bennett, 94, of Leaf River, a World War II veteran, will be going on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. On the flight home a “mail call” will be held, where the veterans participating receive a mail bag. Friends and acquaintances are invited to sent cards, letters, and pictures for Bennett to receive during the mail call.

Kaden Birnbaum, age 12, and Rory Hammer, age 13, run through the mud at the 2018 KB Tough Run. Photo by Earleen Hinton To learn more about the event visit www.KBToughRun.com. The annual KB Tough Run is the major fundraising event that supports the KB Fund, which has been established to support those in the community who are burdened by a medical crisis. For more information email info@KBToughRun.com or call Josh at 815-440-5180.

Items should be sent by Friday, April 19 to Robert E. Bennett, C/O Arline Wallace, PO 409, Cuba IL 61427-0409. Bennett served more than 50 years on the Leaf River Fire Department, was a member of the Leaf River Lions Club, served on Leaf River Village Board, and is currently a member of Jerry Wickam American Legion Post 1148.

WEATHER CLASS Severe Weather Webinar April 25 Would you like to have a better understanding of tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, and other types of severe weather? A Severe Weather Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 25, running 1:30 to 3 p.m. The session will cover: • Current research on tornadoes and lightning

• Types of tornadoes and thunderstorms • Information on tornadic winds, damage and protection • Interesting facts on tornadoes, thunderstorms and lightning The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required and space is limited. The registration deadline is April 24. Call the Extension office at 815-7322191 to register.

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Join us … WHAT: FHN Vein Center Open House, featuring our Vein Center Team – includes wine, cheese, and other refreshments; door prizes; and registration for free vein screenings. WHEN: 3 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 WHERE: New location! FHN Vein Center has moved to the 1st floor of FHN Memorial Hospital. New rooms provide a more private and updated look and feel. Who: Anyone who suffers from leg troubles is encouraged to come by and learn more about non-invasive diagnostic testing and innovative medical procedures that can eliminate pain, swelling, tenderness, and limited mobility. If you want healthier legs, this event is well worth your time.

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Phone 815-541-4863

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www.baileyvillebaptistchurch.org

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH

400 W. Center St., Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

Brookville: 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkorn: Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main St., Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon 815-284-4554 Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767

OPEN BIBLE

302 S. Franklin St., Polo Luke Schier, Pastor 815-946-2848 PoloOpenBible.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH POLO CAMPUS 205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Pastor Chris Bradshaw 815-837-5255 polo@crossroadscn.com www.crossroadscn.com

DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

102 N. Maple St., Mt. Morris Pastor Julie Bunt 815-734-4853 www.disciplesumc.org

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD

FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH

107 N. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569

7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch.com

10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH

FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH

OREGON CHURCH OF GOD

2997 N. German Church Rd. Pastor Marvin Jacobs 815-732-6313 www.ebenezerreformed.com

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes 815-732-2424

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris Senior Pastor Bruce McKanna Associate Pastor Logan Murphy 815-734-4942 www.efcmm.org office@efcmm.org

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Pastor Jeremy Heller 815-946-3588

FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

402 Second Ave., Forreston Pastor Scott Ralston Church 815-938-3203

702 E. Dixon St., Polo Pastor Brian LeBaron 815-946-3212 faithumcpolo

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

200 S. Fifth St., Oregon Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-938-2380

FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

Pastor Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 www.freedomlutheran.org.

GATHERING PLACE CHURCH 124 N. Fourth St., Oregon (Oregon Coliseum) 815-946-9925 theGP.Church // FB.com/ theGatheringPlaceChurch

GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Pastor Michael Hoffman 815-732-6847

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

200 S. Fourth, Oregon Rev. Megan Smick 815-732-2994 oregonumc@outlook.com

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Pastor Charlotte Hoppe 815-946-3949

POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Congress Ave. & Webster St. Pastor Leslie Lake PoloCob@risebroadband.net

GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., German Valley Pastor Eric Schlukebir 815-362-6601

LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor Sung-Eun Kim 815-345-3038

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Rd, P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573

201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919

ST. MARY CHURCH

Church and Main Streets Pastor Don Plock

6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 leafriverbc@gmail.com

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

505 Hill St., Oregon Rev. Jared Cochran 815-732-2642 www.fbcoregon.org

501 Third Ave. Pastor Lyle Zumdahl 815-938-2424 lylezumdahl@gmail.com

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon Rev. Eldred George 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org saint.bride.church@gmail.com

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH

6024 N. Columbine Rd., Forreston Rev. Karyn Kost 815-661-6315 pastorofstjames1850@gmail.com

301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367

ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548

SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199

SILVER CREEK REFORMED CHURCH 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd. German Valley Pastor Grant Mulder 815-362-2129

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 trinitymmil@frontier.com www.trinitymmil.net

WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Rd., Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411

How to submit church news Changes in church listings and articles about special church services and events can be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews.com. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-732-6166 ext. 5903.

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APRIL ELECTION

Only 16.7 percent of voters turn out for April 2 election BY VINDE WELLS vwells@oglecountynews.com Overall, voters didn’t appear to be significantly disgruntled with the status quo at Tuesday’s Consolidated Election, as they cast their ballots for newcomers and incumbents alike. Oregon voters ousted one incumbent, and voted in two each of newcomers and incumbents in a city council race separated by only 61 votes. Voters favored the newcomers somewhat, however, giving Timothy Krug 260 votes and Melanie Cozzi 258. Incumbents Kurt Wilson and Terry Schuster were re-elected with 209 and 231 votes respectively. Long-time commissioner Tom Izer was defeated, earning just 199

votes in his bid for another fouryear term. Mayor Ken Williams garnered 244 votes in his unchallenged bid for election to a second term. Three incumbents were re-elected to the Oregon Park District Board. Mark Tremble was the top vote-getter with 451, Stephen Pennock received 374, and Scott Stephens received 364. Challenger Wes Sosa was unsuccessful, garnering 303 votes. In Forreston, two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the village board from a field of six candidates. Newcomer Monty Cotter was the top vote-getter with 137. Incumbents Ken Vinnedge and Gary Buss received 127 and 94 votes respectively. They defeated newcomers Mark Schweertman with 75 votes, Don Cook with 46, and Bill Freeman with 18. For the Forreston Public Library Board, Janet Cotter received 148 votes and Kimberly Brown got 92 to win six-years terms. Candidate

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defeated by three newcomers. Timothy C. Morris was the top vote-getter with 38, Bradly Plock received 32, and James Green got 30, to defeat Shirley Poggioli with 25 votes and Paul Detmer with 22.

Low Voter Turnout Turnout was just 16.7 percent overall, with one precinct, Forreston 2, reporting that less than four percent of its registered voters coming to the polls. Ogle County Clerk Laura Cook said she was not surprised by the low turnout. “I was predicting 17 percent,” she said. “I think many people don’t even know about these elections because they don’t get the media attention that some of the others get. However, this is one of the most important elections because it affects you directly as a person and your tax dollars.” Election tabulation went smoothly, Cook said, with at 52 precincts counted and results posted by 9 p.m.

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Second half woes lead to a 5-1 loss BY ANDY COLBERT acolbert@oglecountynews.com Holding a 1-0 halftime lead against Stillman Valley, the Oregon girls soccer team faced a tough challenge. The Cardinals would have the 20-MPH wind at their back and also have the confidence of knowing they had more shots-on-goal than the Hawks in the first half. “I’m happy we’re up 1-0,” said Oregon coach Seger Larson during the break. “Stillman is controlling the ball. Our defense isn’t containing them. We’re stabbing at the ball.” The bottom soon fell out for Oregon, with a barrage of five goals going in the net for Stillman compared to none for the Hawks. That barrage almost started with seconds left in the first half, as a SV shot went just wide of the net. Oregon’s first-half score came early in the contest on a Katelyn Byerley goal. Olivia Lambrigtsen made a nice run and good pass

to Byerley to set it up. Byerley, a senior, expertly slid the ball pass the Cardinals’ goalkeeper. “That got us off to a great start, but I knew we needed more than that to stay with Stillman,” Larson said. SV’s Georgia Ballard tied the game 1-1 at the 36-minute mark of the second half with an unassisted goal. She would also score eight minutes later after snaring a long pass for the 2-1 lead. In between, Hannah Donaldson of Oregon had a chance with a longrange penalty kick that was straight on, but sailed above the net. Jayda Reynolds, a sophomore like Ballard, made it 3-1 for SV with score from the center of the net at 19:40. A minute later, a flurry of activity in front of the SV net, resulted in Oregon coming up empty-handed on the scoring opportunity. “Oregon played with a lot of desire and heart,” SV coach Erin McMaster said. “It wasn’t a case of them being lucky in the first half to be ahead of us.” Maddi Doss made a pretty half turn to score SV’s fourth goal with

16 minutes left in the game. Reynolds finished the scoring for the final margin of victory, 5-1. “It helped having the wind at our back and getting our touches,” McMaster said. In the first half, Katelin Pudlas made several stops at goal on SV scoring attempts, stepping out of the net area a couple times to squelch threats. With 5:46 left in the half, Lambrigtsen had a breakaway chance,

but couldn’t convert. “They (SV) were too fast for us and possessed the ball better,” Larson said. “The way we were playing defense, there was a lack of hustle.” Oregon is 2-2-1 on the year and Larson is pleased with some of the things he has seen so far. “We are more physical than the last couple of years,” he said. “The girls want to win. One thing that needs improvement is communicating on the field.”

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• Friday, April 5, 2019 ABOVE: Oregon’s Katelyn Byerley (10) jumps to play a high ball as Stillman Valley’s Kailar Joyner (8) comes in to the play during Tuesday action in Stillman Valley. LEFT: Oregon’s Dylan Burke (20) focuses on the ball as she defends against Stillman Valley’s Jayda Reynolds. Photos by Earleen Hinton

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SOFTBALL

Lady Hawks beat Tigers, fall to Cougars Oregon downed Byron 11-7 in high school softball action on April 1. The Lady Hawks were behind through most of the game, but tied the score up in the 7th inning. After pulling ahead they were able to keep the lead for the win. Mia Trampel started as pitcher and struck out 7 giving up 3 earned runs. Lillian Garncarz came in in the fifth inning and was credited with the win. She recorded 4 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 0 earned runs. Oregon had a total of 10 hots with Avery Sellers, Mia Ortega, and Sam

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Oregon’s Bella Koertner gets ready to catch a throw as Eastland’s Chole Waller slides in safely during March 27 action at Oregon Park West. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Is poor nutrition a factor in injuries, performance?

ow about food talk today? After being named one of the judges for the upcoming What’s Cookin’ event at Barnacopia, many people have approached me and were surprised to learn of my background in food service. Sports writing is a more of a hobby, whereas doing chef work and studying nutrition was my career path. Though I have been retired for several years, I still have a passion for the culinary world. Sometimes, I wonder if poor nutrition habits are a factor in highschool injuries and athletic performance? This country has more availability to foods and beverages than ever before. Why is it that we aren’t as healthy as we used to be? Here are a few thoughts on the matter: Young people develop poor eating habits because of exposure to fast foods, sugary drinks, processed foods and fat-laden items. This isn’t earth-shattering news, but bears repeating. It’s really quite simple to identify the main culprits and even educating folks on their dangers. To get young people off the junk is a much harder task. They have been brought up on it and the producers of these products make it so much easier to consume than healthier alternatives. Coke or Pepsi enter into lucrative

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agreements with school districts to be the sole beverage vendor at a school, primarily at athletic events. By the way, the 20-plus years of Coke deals at Oregon would make for an interesting column. Should school districts promote sugary products? By accepting hefty payments, they have been become an advertising arm for the soft-drink industry. Powerade, Coke’s sport drink, is seen as an aid for hydration. But, it is also high in sugar. I’m not going to get into a debate or question the scientific merits of its electrolyte replacement, but I’m content with ordinary tap water for hydration needs on 15-20 mile runs. Please, we also need to eliminate bottled water as much as we can for our environment’s sake. Guess, that’s another topic too. Actually, when it comes to beverages as a whole, I feel they are overrated for what they provide. Now, I’m not suggesting you to give up your coffee. Just be wary of how unhealthy some of these frappes and lattes are. In regard to eating fast foods or processed items, that has become a

norm of society. Today’s parents do not seem to have the interest or want the bother of cooking at home. Pick it up at McDonalds or buy it pre-packed from the store. Decades ago, mothers did not have the same home conveniences, but still managed to make meals for the family. Relatively fewer people went out to eat and store-bought processed foods weren’t as common as today. Believe me, it was a huge deal when TV dinners hit the market back in the 1960s. Unfortunately, with all the processed items and high-calorie fast foods, we’re harming our bodies. Another thing I was told by my college professors was to be wary of fad diets. Certainly, we’ve seen a ton of these come and go, offering instant weight loss. They might work for a while, but the pounds invariably come back on and there may be adverse side effects incurred. As nutrition students, we were told that fad diets are not based on scientific research. But, scientific research is boring and people want a quick fix, even though there is flimsy evidence to support fad diets. One easy way to eliminate calories without giving up flavor is to slowly wean yourself from foods high in fat. Don’t go cold turkey on mayonnaise, but start putting less of

it on your turkey sandwich. The same with things like butter, pancake syrup or other condiments, or discarding the hamburger fat before putting it in chili or BBQs. Over a year’s time, you’ll be surprised how much a difference these small incremental changes make. And, that is what a diet is – a lifelong experience. How about using herbs and spices to season a dish instead of loading it up with salt. There are so many tips to eat healthier without sacrificing taste, but are people willing to devote the time and effort to do this? Consuming large portions some restaurants offer or loading up on too much of a particular food product is slowly killing us. Indeed, this country has an overabundance of food. It’s tragic that so much of it is wasted or does not get to people in need. The more we eat, the larger our stomach gets and the more it needs to be filled, creating a vicious cycle that is hard to break. How about satisfying our cravings with more fruits, vegetables and whole grains instead. Probably the simplest approach to all of this is balance and moderation.

BASEBALL

BY ADAM FEINER afeiner@saukvalley.com After pummeling Oregon 25-1 on March 26, the Rock Falls baseball team could have taken the Hawks lightly in a March 28 home game. Instead, the Rockets came out focused from the first pitch, rolling to a 22-0 victory in three innings. Rock Falls (6-0, 4-0 Big Northern) outscored Oregon 47-1 in two games this season. “We did what we were supposed to do,” Rockets coach Donnie Chappell said. “We swung the bats well, hit the ball hard and pitched well. This is a really focused group that’s been good so far. They’ve shown up with great attitudes every day, and that’s made it fun.” Oregon (0-6, 0-5) did not record a hit, as three Rock Falls pitchers needed just 37 total pitches to breeze through the Hawks’ lineup. Jay Schueler caught the first two batters of the game looking for strikeouts, and caught a popup by Dalton Hermes after a fastball jammed the Hawks’ No. 3 hitter. Jalen Bickett also needed just 14 pitches in the top of the second, as he picked up a strikeout. Chase Chappell threw only nine pitches in the top of the third to finish the rout.

Oregon’s Zach Crandall fires a pitch in the second inning against Rock Falls. Photo by Michael Krabbenhoeft “This sort of game was a first for me,” Rock Falls catcher Alec Akerman said. “They made it easy throwing only 37 pitches. All I had to do was catch, not block or really

even move.” Offensively, 12 Rockets had at least one RBI, and 10 scored at least one run. Nico Giuffre took the loss for Ore-

gon, allowing 16 runs, 10 hits and seven walks in 1 2/3 innings. Zachary Crandall and Nick Alexander were unable to record the final out in the second, but Issac Reber came in and got Tyler Fauble to pop out to first to end the inning. “I can’t really complain,” first-year Oregon coach Nate Girton said. “Rock Falls is a team that’s going to do damage in 3A. We did our jobs for the most part.”

Continued from Page 17 Merrill having singles; Ella Martin, Bella Koertner, and Mia Trampel with doubles; and Koertner, Ortega, and Riley Circhton with triples. Martin earned 2 doubles on the night.

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Oregon third baseman Mia Trampel catches the ball as Eastland’s Chole Waller begins to slide. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Emma Norton went 3-for-4 with a double, drove in three runs, scored one, and tossed a one-hitter to lead the Cougars to a road win against the Hawks on March 27. Norton struck out 10 and allowed just a single to Oregon’s Mia Ortega.

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Native gardens is topic of Wild Ones program The Wild Ones program on Thursday, April 18 will be presented by Susan Carpenter, native plant gardener at the University of Wisconsin– Madison Arboretum. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Physical Education Center at Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford. Carpenter will speak on Gardens Full of Life: Inspiration and Challenges. With experience in plant ecology, ecological restoration, and science education, she works with students and community volunteers to maintain and monitor a four-acre garden that represents the plant communities of southern Wisconsin. She will show the diversity of native plant gardens as well as

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illustrate local flora, appropriate plant placement, and seasonal changes in them. She will discuss sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Communicating effectively with a wider community about native gardens is one of her missions. Carpenter earned her undergraduate degree in biology at Stanford University, and her master’s degrees in botany and science education at UW–Madison. She leads a conservation project involving students and the public in documenting and studying native bumble bees, including the endangered rusty-patched bumble bee, Bombus affinis. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 779-537-8939.

Special Hours The Byron Public Library will be closed Sunday, April 21 in observation of the Easter holiday. We wish our patrons a safe and happy Easter! National Library Week - April 7–13 During National Library Week, the Byron Public Library District is accepting food for Byron library late fees. Bring in a can or box of food and $2 worth of late fees will be forgiven for each item up to $10. Lost or damaged item charges are not eligible for this reduction. Collected food will be donated to People Helping People. Grilled Cheese Day with Jen’s Artisan Breads, Ltd. Friday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, Jen’s Artisan Breads will be with us to demonstrate 3 different grilled cheese flavor profiles. Be sure to bring your appetite for this presentation with the Purveyor of Yum! Library Dance Party-Monday, April 15 Ages: 18 months-5 years, with caregiver

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Join us for a monthly music and movement program. Explore new music and move with shakers, scarves and ribbon wands. Drop in program - no registration required. Indian Hill Manor and Farm History presented by Kim Smeja Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn the history of this local treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Indian Hill Manor and Farm is rich in history from the early 1900s. Hear about the manor house, coach house, dairy farm and more. Find out about the restoration process of the Smeja Family Foundation and the educational value provided for generations to come. Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Monday, April 22, 6 to 7 p.m. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself See BYRON LIBRARY, Page 19

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PUBLIC VOICE Dear Editor, I’ve had numerous recent conversations around starting a monthly men’s group. In my local survey alone, mothers, wives, fathers and grandparents have echoed that this is much needed more times than I can count. The Men’s Group Manual by Clyde Henry describes that “meaningful relationships between men are going the way of the dinosaurs.” And this is a huge loss. There is much about our experiences as men that can only be shared with, and understood by, other men. There are stories we can tell only to those who have wrestled in the dark with the same demons and been wounded by the same angels. Only men understand the secret fears that go with the territory of masculinity. Simply, men’s groups explore time-tested paths to success while recognizing common strategies for positive

Continued from Page 18 and others. This program also covers typical age-related changes, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection and the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process. Family Art Party: Under the Big Top Tuesday, April 23, 6 to 7 p.m. Ages: 4 and up, with caregiver Create an adorable cardboard circus tent. A family crafting program. Meet the Author of Grace From Above, Jim Eisfeller Monday, April 29, 6 to 7 p.m. Grace from Above is an ecumenical, spiritual book that will awaken our senses to the presence of a higher power.

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It also tackles matters of social justice, inter-faith harmony, and grief recovery. Local author Jim Eisfeller will hold an informal discussion including his writing experiences and motivations. Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Tuesday, April 30, 2 to 3 p.m. Are you at risk for Type 2 diabetes? Find out and discover how lifestyle changes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Marilyn Csernus, Nutrition and Wellness Educator from the University of Illinois Extension will be offering this informative class. Please register for all programs by visiting byron.evanced.info/signup or by calling 815-234-5107. The Byron Public Library is located at 100 S. Washington St., Byron.

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outcomes. Men are allowed to take off their armor, relax, and genuinely share successes and failures. Once men get to the table, their similar goals and struggles seem to make more sense in light of their relationships and lifestyles. Three local libraries (Oregon, Mt Morris and Polo) are providing space for men’s groups to gather and achieve. A library has many books and we have everything to gain from them, as well as from stepping back from our screens and building a sense of community. Once we establish a group rapport, our collective wisdom proves extremely valuable and the results are inevitable. In conclusion, I’d like to echo a T.S. Elliot quote shared from Oregon library director Hilaree Lombardo, “The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man.”

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POLICE NEWS

Heightened enforcement of “distracted drivers” With National Distracted Driving Awareness Month starting on Monday, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 100 city and county law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers to put down their phones and focus on driving. In April, motorists will see increased patrols and enforcement zones across Illinois to ticket drivers using handheld devices. “On any given day, you can glance into the next vehicle and see a driver texting, talking or scrolling through social media on their phone,” said Cynthia Watters, bureau chief of IDOT’s Safety Programs and Engineering. “If your attention is anywhere other than on the road, you’re

driving distracted, and it can be deadly.” Over the past decade, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 3,166 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017. “The Illinois State Police has suffered greatly this year with the loss of three of Illinois’ finest law enforcement officers. We have had 16 squad cars struck this year while on incident, with all emergency lights activated. Among the 16, two resulted in unnecessary and preventable tragedies,” said ISP Acting Director Brendan Kelly. “How many of these incidents

could have been avoided if motorists were simply paying attention? Please show that you care about our troopers, all emergency responders, and your fellow citizens. Respect and obey all traffic laws and please, do not drive distracted.” Illinois law prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices for any purpose, including talking, texting or using apps. Drivers under 19 are prohibited from using any electronic devices, even handsfree. Follow these steps to keep everyone safe: • If you need to text, pull over and park your car in a safe location. • Identify a passenger as your “designated texter.” Ask them to respond to calls or messages.

• Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving. • Put the cell phone in the trunk, glove box or back seat until you arrive at your destination. The Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign is supported through federal funds administered by IDOT. It dovetails with IDOT’s comprehensive multimedia campaign, Life or Death Illinois, which highlights the incredible responsibility of each driver to make good decisions to keep our roads safe and to decrease the number of lives lost each year.

She was also issued citations for no insurance, improper lane usage, and possession of cannabis. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. Tyler Bunting, 28 of Leaf River, was arrested for domestic battery and reckless conduct after deputies investigated a report of a physical domestic at 1:46 p.m. in the 6,000 block of North Leaf River Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Jonathan Reyes, 19, of Elgin, was arrested for driving with no valid driver’s license a traffic stop at 8:46 p.m. in the 20,000 block of East Illinois 64 for an equipment violation. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

Two juveniles, 11 and 15, were taken into custody after an investigation into several incidents of vandalism on River Road in the Byron area. The juveniles were released them to their parents.

April 1 Shawn McCarty, 42, of Urbana, was arrested for driving on a revoked license and speeding after a traffic stop at 11:48 a.m. in the 4,000 block of South Illinois 26. McCarty was transported to the

Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Akin Rasa, 43, of Ottumwa, Iowa, was arrested for driving while license suspended and no valid driver’s license after a traffic stop in the 2,000 block of North Freeport Road. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Blake Bakkala, 19, of Machesney Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. He posted $50 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a return court date of April 29. Norma Delgado, 39, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. She posted $3,000 (10%) bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a return court date of April 26.

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OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following arrests. March 27 Carrie Bell, 41, of Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. She has a bond of $350 (full cash) and is scheduled to appear in court on April 1. Melvin Kutsch, 61, of Davenport, Iowa, an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license revoked. He posted $3,000 (10%) bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 26. March 28 Theresa McLain, 31, of Rockford, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop at 10:29 p.m. in the 9,000 block of Illinois 72.

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March 31 Juan Sanchez-Mendez, no age or address given, was arrested for no valid driver’s license a traffic stop in the 20,000 block of East Illinois 64. He was also cited for speeding. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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OBITUARIES BETTY J. HANDSCHUH Betty J. (Svendsen) Handschuh, 87, of Mt. Morris, died peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Pinecrest Terrace in Mt. Morris. She was born on Oct. 9, 1931, in Milladore, Wisconsin, the daughter of late Carl and Elvina Svendsen. She was the youngest of three siblings. She graduated from Lakeview High School, Chicago, in 1949. She married Edward W. Handschuh on

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KENNETH H. OWEN Kenneth H. Owen, 61, of Oregon, and formerly of Mt Morris, died on Saturday March 23, 2019 at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation. He was born on May 7, 1957 in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Albina (Lenort) Owen. Kenny had worked at Woods in Ore-

ROY “ELDON” PORTS Roy “Eldon” Ports, 90, of Polo, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26,2019 at Polo Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. He was born on Jan. 11, 1929 to Roy and Clara (Roesch) Ports. Eldon was enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years, then farmed the family’s land in Pine Creek Township until retire-

Johnson and Brigid Johnson, East Kuehl Court, Rochelle, $22,350.

June 20, 1963. Her professional career centered mostly around the insurance industry focusing data processing and later in sales. Companies she worked for Combined Insurance, Hooper Holmes, Addressograph Multigraph and Zurich Insurance. She continued working until the age of 85. She was an avid traveler, an aficiona-

da of old movies, and prolific crocheter. Each of her sweaters were works of art and truly one of a kind. Her favorite candy bar was Almond Joy and she loved eating Chinese food. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward S. and Kelly Handschuh of Mt. Morris; and grandchildren, Kelsey and Holly Handschuh of Mt. Morris; and long-time friend Pat Parzygnat, of Menifee, Cali-

fornia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; and her two siblings, Leon Svendsen and Carol Giles. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to Pinecrest Community. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

High School, Marvalyn was a standout second baseman for the Byron Bittner’s Bakery women’s softball team, in the era of the Rockford Peaches, whose home field was just 15 miles away. A resident of Princeton since 1963, Marvalyn was the office manager of Spurgeon’s Department Store, retiring after 21 years of service. Survivors include one brother, Jack

(Valerie) Glotfelty, of Oregon; one son, Terry (Sara) Himes, of Princeton; a daughter, Wendy (Charles) Wilmarth, of Palos Hills; and grandchildren, Michael (Courtney McGarry) Himes, of Indian Head Park; Andrew (Nicole Roback) Himes, of Woodridge, and Erin (Scott) Loris, of Chicago; great-grandchildren, Brady Himes and Nolan Loris; and an especially close brother-in-law, Woody (Rita Gordon) Himes, of Sara-

sota, Florida; and many nieces and nephews. Marvalyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; her parents; and two sisters, Betty Glotfelty and Darlene Schrader. Cremation rites will be accorded through the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home. No visitation will be held. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hampshire Colony Church or her hospice provider, Vitas Healthcare.

of Rochester, Minnesota; brother, James (Sonja) Owen, of Dixon; nieces and nephews, Melissa (Matt) Helfrich, Mathew (Elise) Sheridan, Christa Heckman and Micah (Jesse) Heckman; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Dixon, with a scripture service at 6 p.m. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at St. Patrick Cemetery, Maytown. A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice and Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

gon and then for 25 years at Quebcor in Mt. Morris prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Teamsters. He was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the Green Bay Packers. Kenny is survived by sisters, Theresa (Robert) Sheridan, of Dixon, Patty (Ed) Heckman, ment. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, now the Faith United Methodist Church in Polo. He enjoyed roller skating, playing the harmonica, and he loved his horses. Eldon was also very generous by going out of his way to lend a helping had to his neighbors with chores whenever he could. He will be greatly missed from the

March 25 Hub City Development LLC, warranty deed to LSET Johnson Properties LLP, Steward Road, Flagg Township, $550,000. Fannie Mae, also known as the Federal National Mortgage Association,

stories and jokes he always told along with his laughter. He was preceded in death by both parents; brother, William; and sister, Helen. Eldon leaves behind his nephew, James (Kim) Ports, of Polo; great-niece, Rachel, of Rockford; great nephews, Sean (Ainsley), of Dixon, and Derek (Kennedi), of Polo; a great-great niece; and great-great nephew.

warranty deed to Antone W. Kurzac, 103 E. Second St., Leaf River, $4,500. Gregory A. Shuman and Amy C. Shuman, warranty deed to Cynthia J. Stukenberg and Amy K. Sulser, 301 E. Second St., Leaf River, $65,000. Scott Lillie, quit claim deed to Jeffery D. O’Rorke and Jacqueline R. O’Rorke See PROPERTY TRANSFERS, Page 22

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St., Polo. Burial will take place at Brick Church Cemetery in rural Polo at a later date. Polo Family Funeral Home handled arrangements. Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com. A memorial has been established.

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Marvalyn Grace (Glotfelty) Himes, 93, of Princeton, formerly of Byron and Rockford, died on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Aperion Care Princeton. She was born on Feb. 14, 1926 at Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, to James and Mae (Moon) Glotfelty, She married Ronald Clell Himes in Kahoka, Missouri on Jan. 8, 1943. They shared 72 years of marriage prior to his death on May 1, 2015. Following her attendance at Byron

March 22 Charles Fisher and Dawn Fisher, quit claim deed to Eric Guglielmi, 7084 N. River Rd., Byron Township. Joshua Johnson and Brigid Johnson, warranty deed to Kyle Putzstuck and Amber Putzstuck, East Kuehl Court, Rochelle, $28,500. Robert G. Cartwright and Theresa M. Cartwright, warranty deed to Joshua

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VICTIM’S RIGHTS

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 7-13 SUBMITTED BY RUTH CARTER Executive Director, HOPE of Ogle County National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins Sunday, April 7. We must work together to create hope for the future of crime victims’ services. Our efforts cannot succeed without the contributions of local law enforcement, victim

advocates, prosecutors, probation and parole officers, child and family services, community leaders and members, educators, coaches, parents, and others. When victims feel understood and supported, they are more likely to seek services, which leads to a stronger and more resilient community. Communities’ investment in

crime victims expands opportunities for victims to disclose their victimization, connect with services, and receive the support they need. To create a future where all victims are served and their voices heard, we must continue making victims services more accessible, welcoming, and culturally sensitive.

HOPE of Ogle County: Services for adults, teens, children National Crime Victim’s Rights Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month offers an opportunity to provide the community with information about HOPE’s services to children who experience domestic violence in their home and who are the young victims of abuse from trusted people. Five million children are exposed to some form of family violence over their entire childhood (0-17 years). Children who experience abuse are at higher risk to develop behavioral or emotional difficulties such as withdrawal, aggression, depression, anxiety, and various physical complaints. Another major concern is that children in domestic abuse situations do not have tools to recognize red flags of unhealthy relationships. Children living with domestic violence significantly alters a child’s DNA, aging them prematurely 7-10 years. Children may also struggle with trust issues, communication barriers, unhealthy relationships, self-esteem issues, poor concentration, learning barriers, and much more. Those who grow up with domestic violence are six times more likely to commit suicide and 50 percent more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. HOPE’s Child and Teen Counselors are equipped to recognize and be flexible to each per-

• PROPERTY TRANSFERS Continued from Page 21 and Tex E. Bellows and Peggy A. Bellows, 61.67 acres on Honey Creek Road, Oregon-Nashua Township. Scott Lillie, warranty deed to Jeffery D. O’Rorke and Jacqueline R. O’Rorke and Tex E. Bellows and Peggy A. Bellows, 61.67 acres on Honey Creek Road, Oregon-Nashua Township, $437,000. William C. Coffman and Kathleen D. Coffman, warranty deed to Robert M. Boerema, 419 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, $148,500. Wanda Smice and LeRoy Smice,

son’s needs and provide tailored services to each child and teen who has experienced abuse. Counseling and age-appropriate activities motivate learning and clients to explore, identify, and find healthy ways to express their emotions and fears while in a safe and supportive environment. We guide children and families in building their support network as they develop their confidence and use the learned skills. We also focus on educating children and families about the dynamics of safe and healthy relationships, and help create individual and family safety planning.

warranty deed to Jacob M. Merrell, 802 Scott St., Oregon, $77,500. Paul O. Wright, quit claim deed to Ammie L. Wright, 302 N. Division Ave., Polo. March 26 Thomas O. Hill, warranty deed to Prairie Haven Farm LLC, 54.87 acres in Dement Township. Frances A. Newcomer, warranty deed to Heather Walker, 602 Main St., Leaf River, $90,000. Deborah A. Gruszeczki-Randall, warranty deed to Blake R. H. Klosa and Lannette Herrera, 6730 N. Friday Rd.,

Children’s counseling services are now available during the daytime and evenings in both Rochelle and Oregon. Domestic abuse is about power and control; abusive partners and family members often use multiple types of abuse to strip victims of their sense of self. Abusive tactics include intimidation, emotional abuse, economic abuse, isolation, coercion and threats. Pushing, grabbing, restraining, pulling hair, punching, strangulation, sexual abuse, and biting are forms of violence. The specialized support HOPE offers helps to empower while providing tools to increase their safety. If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, please call the 24 hour agency for support and information at 815-562-8890. HOPE of Ogle County offers 24 hour access emergency shelter, individual and support group counseling, and court advocacy to assist with orders of protection. There is no cost to these services. Prevention education and public education is also provided to area schools, service clubs, churches, and businesses. Services are also provided in Spanish.

Rockvale Township, $190,000. Dean Heslop, warranty deed to Travis Cunningham and Allison Page, 115 W. Meadows Court, Forreston, $130,000. March 27 Ogle County Sheriff, Leigh R. Daily, and David D. Daily, sheriff’s deed to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 3208 W. Lightsville Rd., Leaf River Township. Luciano Venezia and Rosa Venezia, quit claim deed to Giuseppe Venezia, 407 S. 10th St., Oregon. Pamela M. Walt and Kristin A. Walt, warranty deed to Bradley S. Carter and Cassandra K. Carter, 9124 N. Twin Oaks

Drive, Byron Township, $259,000. Thomas J. Atchison and Carol Atchison, warranty deed to Nathan T. Drew and Kathryn Drew, 5325 Scarlet Oak Lane, Byron Township, $205,000. March 28 MTGLQ Investors LP, warranty deed to German Fonseca, 201 E. Second St., Leaf River, $20,000. James E. Patrick and Elinor E. Patrick, warranty deed to Nikhil A. Nariani, 603 S. Eighth St., Oregon, $84,500. Donna M. DeVore, quit claim deed to Chad M. DeVore, 2010 Silverthorn Drive, Byron.

VICTIM’S RIGHTS

In the month of April we want to bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins Sunday, April 7. As a community we need to advocate together for all victims. The Youth WORKS program was created to address the specific needs of youth in Ogle County pertaining to violence, delinquency, and access to services. In the 2018 Illinois Youth Survey, 46 percent of Ogle County eighth

graders said they had experienced one or more types of bullying in the last year, and 7 percent of 10th graders report they have experienced physical aggression from a dating partner. Lutheran Social Services of Illinois believes that prevention plays an important role in keeping youth safe and healthy.

S e r v i c e s offered by Youth WORKS can be done in many different ways. Some of these options are through distribution of the Youth Resource Guide, presentations on violence prevention, family forums, and email newsletters. We need your help! Youth WORKS is looking for individuals that would like to make a difference in their

community. Whether you are a parent, student or a resident, everyone can take part in the activities that Youth WORKS will be planning. To find out more information on the Youth WORKS program or if you would like to serve on a committee, please contact Katie Kalina with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois at 815-284-7796 Ext. 4160. Youth WORKS is a program funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

CASA volunteers make a difference, one child at a time ing of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. They stand up for our children and make a difference one child at a time. CASA – 15th Judicial Circuit is a non-profit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system in Lee, Carroll and Ogle Counties. CASA is instrumental in fulfilling society’s most fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified,

compassionate adult will protect and fight for a child’s right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect and to learn and grow in the safe embrace of a loving family. What does it take to be a CASA? Commitment to children, objectivity, responsibility, communication skills, the ability to talk with different kinds of people, some of whom will be wrestling with difficult problems, about 8-15 hours a month, must be 21 years of age or older. No special experience is required.

CASA volunteers come from all professions, educational backgrounds and ethnic backgrounds. Once accepted, volunteers are trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system and the special needs of children who have been abused and neglected. For more information on becoming a CASA Volunteer or to make a financial donation to the program please call 815-222-6780, email casadirector@casa15.comcastbiz.net, visit our website at www.casaleecarroll.com or find us on Facebook.

Shining Star: victims to survivors Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18. More than five children die every day as a result of child abuse. Our mission at Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center is to transform victims of child abuse into survivors. This mission is achievable through the early identification of child victims, by holding offenders accountable, providing victims and families with competent advocacy and counseling services. Each year, Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center serves more than 150 children from Lee and Ogle Counties. The CAC, located in Commerce Towers in Dixon, provides a coordinated multi-agency approach and prompt response to child abuse investigations by bringing together specially trained team members

from the CAC, law enforcement, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), prosecution offices, and medical and mental health field. The Shining Star program reduces the number of times children are subjected to interviews - significantly minimizing emotional trauma to children and their families. Further, this team approach facilitates victim recovery and can strengthen the chance for successful criminal prosecution through improved investigations. Support to the victim and family continue after the interview process through criminal justice advocacy, support groups, and counseling services. To learn more about participating in the annual Champions for Children Walk June 8 or how to support Shining Star CAC visit www.shiningstarcac.com or call 815.284.1891.

Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling provides free, confidential services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse and their significant others. Our Ogle County office is located at 412 W. Washington Oregon. Services include individual and group counseling, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, and prevention education. We can also provide professional training to agencies, schools and businesses interested in some aspect of sexual assault education and prevention. Rockford Sexual Assault’s mission involves advocacy and counseling for survivors of sexual violence and educating children and the general public with the goal of reducing the risk of victimization. If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually abused,

remember it is not your fault. You can contact a rape crisis center about the abuse, 24-hours a day, at 815-636-9811. An advocate will talk with you and answer questions. An advocate can meet you at the hospital, police station and/or court appointments. For your health, it is important to get medical attention after an assault, and this is also the time that evidence will be collected. It is up to the survivor whether or not to report the crime to the police. Please stop by our informational table at the Ogle County Court house to gain more information or call the Oregon office at 815-732-0000. You can also find more information on our website RockfordSexualAssaultCounseling.org. We thank everyone in the community for their support.

• Friday, April 5, 2019

The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins Sunday, April 7. We must work together for the future of our services. Our efforts cannot succeed without our dedicated advocates. Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/ GAL) volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things to serve children in our abuse and neglect courts each year. Our CASA volunteers are everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-be-

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Consumer Confidence Report

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| LEGALS

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Source of Drinking Water

POLO

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals December 31, 2018 and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can This report is intended to provide you with important pick up substances resulting from the presence of information about your drinking water and the efforts made animals or from human activity. by the water system to provide safe drinking water. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and The source of drinking water used by bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock POLO is Ground Water operations, and wildlife.

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For more information regarding this report contact: Name

Mike Mumford_____________________________

Phone

(815)946-3514____________________________

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Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.

Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from water runoff, and residential uses. infections. These people should seek advice about Organic chemical contaminants, including drinking water from their health care providers. synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen by-products of industrial processes and petroleum the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other production, and can also come from gas stations, microbial contaminants are available from the Safe urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

This report will not be individually mailed to customers; however, a copy is available at City Hall upon request. Polo City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The public is welcome to attend and participate.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to

Source Water Information Source Water Name 03/12/2019 - IL1410450_2018_2019-03-12_09-30-40.RTF

Type of Water

Report Status

WELL 2 (11805)

_Active_

_Polo___________________________________

WELL 3 (11806)

_Active_

_Polo___________________________________

_Active_

_Polo___________________________________

WELL 4 (00163)

Source Water Assessment

500 GPM

Location

We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The source water assessment for our supply has been completed by the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop by City Hall or call our water operator at (815) 440-0192____. To view a summary version of the completed Source Water Assessments, including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to Contamination Determination; and documentation/recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts, you may access the Illinois EPA website at http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.

Source of Water: POLO Based on information obtained in a Well Site Survey published in 1994 by the Illinois EPA, several potential sources are located within Contaminants Detected 1,500 feet of the wells. The Illinois EPA has2018 determined Regulated that the Polo Community Water Supply's source water is not suspectable to contamination. This determination is based on a number of criteria including; monitoring conducted at the wells; monitoring conducted at the entry point to the distribution system; and available hydrogeologic data on the wells. Furthermore, in anticipation of the U.S. EPA's proposed Ground Water Rule, the Illinois EPA has determined that the Polo Community Water Supply is not vulnerable to viral contamination. This determination is based upon the evaluation of the following criteria during the Vulnerability Waiver Process: the community's wells are properly constructed with sound integrity and proper siting conditions; a hydraulic barrier exists which should prevent pathogen movement; all potential routes and sanitary defects have been mitigated such that the source water is adequately protected; monitoring data did not indicate a history of disease outbreak; and the sanitary survey of the water supply did not indicate a viral contamination threat. Because the community's wells are constructed in a confined aquifer, which should prevent the movement of pathogens into the wells, well hydraulics were not considered to be a significant factor in the susceptibility determination. Hence, well hydraulics were not evaluated for this system ground water supply.

Lead and Copper

Definitions: Action Level Goal (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Action Level 90th # Sites Over Lead and Copper Date Sampled MCLG Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination (AL) Percentile AL

07/19/2016

1.3

0.62

ppm

Lead

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

07/19/2016

1.3

ppb

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Water Quality Test Results Water Quality Test Results na: mrem: Definitions: ppb: Avg:

not applicable. millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation. micrograms per liter or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples.

ppm: Level 1 Assessment:

milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system total coliform bacteria have been found the in our water A required process intended to reduce level of

Treatment Technique or TT: Level 2 Assessment:

ounce in 7,350 gallons of water. to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why asystem. contaminant in drinking water.

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. Highest Level Range of Levels MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Contamination The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible Detected Detected using the best available treatment technology.

Regulated Contaminants

Disinfectants and Collection Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: Disinfection ByDate Products Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Chlorine 12/31/2018 0.9 0.33 - 3 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4 ppm N Water additive used to control microbes. Maximum residual disinfectant level or The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a MRDL: disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. 8 7.9 - 7.9 No goal for 80 ppb N By-product of drinking water disinfection. the total

03/12/2019 - IL1410450_2018_2019-03-12_09-30-40.RTF Inorganic Collection Highest Level Range of Levels Contaminants

0.15 - 0.57

ppm

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

0.622

0.4 - 0.622

4.0

ppm

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

07/25/2017

0.28

0.2 - 0.28

1.0

ppm

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

07/25/2017

5.5 - 11

150

ppb

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Erosion of natural deposits.

2018

0.05

0 - 0.05

ppm

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

ppm

Erosion from naturally occuring deposits. Used in water softener regeneration.6 of

ppm

This contaminant is not currently regulated by the USEPA. However, the state regulates. Naturally occurring; discharge from metal

MCLG

MCL

Units

Barium

07/25/2017

0.57

Fluoride

07/25/2017

Iron

Manganese

Sodium 07/25/2017 11 5.3 - 11 03/12/2019 - IL1410450_2018_2019-03-12_09-30-40.RTF

Zinc

07/25/2017

0.02

0.01 - 0.02

Radioactive Collection Highest Level Range of Levels 03/12/2019 - IL1410450_2018_2019-03-12_09-30-40.RTF

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

Contaminants

Date

Detected

Combined Radium 226/228

2018

4.2

4.2 - 4.2

pCi/L

Erosion of natural deposits.

01/11/2017

5.53

5.53 - 5.53

pCi/L

Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

Units

Detected

Violation Likely Source of Contamination

MCL

Detected

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen]

MCLG

Date

April 5, 2019

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Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: Total Trihalomethanes 2018 (TTHM)

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Copper

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Classified advertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Harry E. Snyder; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH91 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 3, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK A, ROCK RIVER TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33 (RIVER ROAD), 204.10 FEET NORTHEASTERLY (AS MEASURED ON SAID CENTERLINE) FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK FIVE (5) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE AS EXTENDED NORTHWESTERLY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION AND EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK FIVE (5), 296.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, BEING 30 FEET NORTHERLY OF AND PERPENDICULARLY DISTANT FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LOT ELEVEN (11), BLOCK ONE (1) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARK DRIVE AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOTS ELEVEN (11), TWELVE (12), THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN SAID BLOCK ONE (1), 237.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TEN (10), IN SAID BLOCK ONE (1); THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TEN (10), 110.0 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS TEN (10), NINE (9), EIGHT (8), SEVEN (7), SIX (6), FIVE (5), FOUR (4), THREE (3), TWO (2) AND ONE (1) IN SAID BLOCK ONE (1), 600.0 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1); THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1), 110.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 60 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARK DRIVE; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 187.46 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN SAID STREET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE BEING PARALLEL WITH AND 30 FEET NORMALLY DISTANT AND WESTERLY FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS ONE (1) THRU THIRTEEN (13), BLOCK TWO (2) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE, 91.9 FEET TO A POINT, 453.12 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF (AS MEASURED ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE) THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 17, IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 110.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 423.12 FEET TO A POINT 30 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 110.0 FEET TO THE SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID WESTERLY LINE, 30 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF, 230.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS SEVENTEEN (17), SIXTEEN (16) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2) AND AN EXTENSION THEREOF, 173.66 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE, 621.99 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM PART OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK A, ROCK RIVER TERRACE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17), BLOCK TWO (2) IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 120.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS SEVENTEEN (17), SIXTEEN (16) AND FIFTEEN (15) IN SAID BLOCK TWO (2) AND AN EXTENSION THEREOF, 173.64 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33 (RIVER ROAD) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, 173.64 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 151.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 171 DEGREES 30' MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 149.0 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 151 DEGREES 30' MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 134.62 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF S.A. ROUTE NO. 33; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE 412.14 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. ALSO EXCEPTING PART OF LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK A IN ROCK RIVER TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF (1/2) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17) IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 110.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 30.0 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT SEVENTEEN (17), 110.0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE IN SAID ROCK RIVER TERRACE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARK DRIVE, 30.0 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 09-11-176-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 300 E North Park Drive Byron, IL 61010 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-12356. I3115485 March 22, 29 & April 5, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: MARC E. MILLER, Deceased. No. 2019 P 22 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MARC E. MILLER. Letters of Office were issued on March 20, 2019, to WENDELL L. MILLER, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064. Claims against the estate may be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061- or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: WENDELL L. MILLER Independent Administrator Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2276 tom@suitslegal.com April 5,12,19, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on March 28, 2019, in courtroom No. 204 of Ogle County Courthouse, 106 S. 5th Street. Oregon, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name(s) of Josie Lynann Rose Sansone to Josie Lynann Rose Withers pursuant. Case Number 2019MR15. Dated March 28, 2019,Oregon, IL Kimberly A. Stahl Petitioner April 5,12,19, 2019

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The City of Oregon will be flushing fire hydrants on the following dates: April 8 - 12 , 2019 - North of Washington Street and East Side April 15 - 19, 2019 - South of Washington Street The flushing is a requirement of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and a recommendation of the Insurance Services Office. City water may be rusty during this operation and residents should refrain from washing clothes etc. during the hours of the flushing operation. At night if your water is rusty, allow the cold water to run until it clears up. April 5,12, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNION SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff Vs. BRUCE E. DENTON, KELLYN C DENTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant. NO. 2018-CH-78 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 11th day of January, 2019, I, Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sifting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions: A. The name, address, and telephone of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Richard Wolfe, Union Savings Bank, 223 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032, (815) 235-0800. B. The common address of said property is: 4 Hannah, Mt. Morris, IL 61054 C. The legal description of the property is: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Twenty-four (24) North, Range Nine (9) East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Block 2 of Amick's Addition to the Village of Mt. Morris extended Westerly, and 264 feet West of the East line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section; thence continuing West, 201.1 feet to a point; thence South, parallel with the East line of said Southwest Quarter, 136 feet to a point; thence East, parallel with the first described course, 201.1 feet to a point; thence North, 136 feet to the place of beginning; situated in the County of Ogle and State of Illinois. D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. E. The time and place of sale are: April 26 , 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ogle County Sheriffs Office, 202 S. ist Street, Oregon, IL 61061. F. The terms of the sale are: 100% cash or certified funds at time of sale Plaintiff assumes no responsibility for title expenses or closing costs. G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, and subject to special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. H. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. I. If the sale is set aside for any purpose, the purchaser at the time of sale shall be entitled only to a return on the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney. This Notice prepared by: Stephen S. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032(815) 235-1188 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. March 22,29, April 5, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF Eric Crumpton PETITIONER and Kathryn R. Crumpton RESPONDENT No: 2019D30 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION This matter having come on for hearing on the Affidavit of Petitioner, Eric Crumpton, for service by publication on Kathryn R. Crumpton, Respondent, and the court having found that upon diligent inquiry the Respondent cannot be located for personal service; It is therefore ordered that service by publication on Respondent shall take place in a newspaper of general circulation for a period of at least three successive weeks Alfred E. Aspengren Attorney for Petitioner 310 W. Navaho, PO Box 58 Shabbona, Illinois 60550 (815) 824 8030 aaspengren@hotmail.com Attorney code #0078115

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS GERMAN-AMERICAN STATE BANK Plaintiff VS MAX E. PERRIN, KATHY J. PERRIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NO. 201 9-CH-19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Notice is given to Defendants, MAX E. PERRIN, KATHY J. PERRIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following described real estate: Lot Four (4) and the North Half (1/2) of Lot Five (5) in Block Six (6) in the Village of Monroe (now known as Monroe Center) in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County and the State of Illinois. The undersigned certifies that the above entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on February 28, 2019, and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the case number are identified above. 2. The court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the title holders of record are Max E. Perrin and Kathy J. Perrin. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot Four (4) and the North Half (112) of Lot Five (5) in Block Six (6) in the Village of Monroe (now known as Monroe Center) in Ogle County, Illinois. Situated in Ogle County and the State of Illinois. 5. Common address or description of the location of real estate is as follows:105 Pacific Street, Monroe Center, Illinois. 6. A. Name of Mortgagor: Max E. Perrin and Kathy J. Perrin B. Name of Mortgagee: German-American State Bank C. Date of Mortgage: August 8, 2014 D. Date of Recording: August 18, 2014 E. County where Recorded: Ogle F. Recording Document Identification: #201404549 UNLESS you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Circuit Clerk of this County on or before April 10. 2019, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. This Notice prepared by: STEPHEN S. SCHMELZLE Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815)235-1188 March 22,29, April 5, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Harry E. Snyder; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH91 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 3, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-11-176-018 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 300 E North Park Drive Byron, IL 61010 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-12356. I3115485 March 22, 29 & April 5, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. John P. Macpartland; State Street Bank and Trust Defendants. Case No. 2018CH30 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 9, 2018, Brian E. VanVickle will on May 3, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-25-253-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-005913. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com March 29, April 5,12, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. John P. Macpartland; State Street Bank and Trust Defendants. Case No. 2018CH30 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 Judge John C. Redington NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 9, 2018, Brian E. VanVickle will on May 3, 2019, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Administration Building, 103 Jefferson Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Lot Seven (7) in Block Two (2) in Earl Cleveland Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Rochelle, being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 25 in Township 40 North, Range 1 East of the 3rd P.M., according to the plat thereof recorded in Book H of Plats, Page 73 in the Recorder's Office of Ogle County, Illinois, situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois.Commonly known as 610 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL 61068Parcel Number(s): 24-25-253-005The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 18-005913. Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: StateEFiling@manleydeas.com march 29, April 5,12, 2019

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Regional Planning Commission Meeting Date Changed OREGON, IL- The April 2019 meeting of the Ogle County Regional Planning Commission has been changed from Thursday, April 18, 2019 to Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Room 100 of the Ogle County Courthouse beginning at 6:00 PM. Any questions may be directed to Michael Reibel, Ogle County Planning & Zoning Administrator, at (815) 732-1190 or mreibel@oglecounty.org. April 5, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. PLAINTIFF, -vsJARROD HENNIS A/K/A JARROD R. HENNIS; CHRIS HUMMEL A/K/A CHRIS M. HUMMEL; OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 18 CH 74 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 1, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on May 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, IN TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20, THENCE SOUTH ON AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 180.00 FEET, THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 297.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION, 180.00 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20, AND THENCE EAST ON AND ALONG LAST NAMED LINE 297.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9984 North Pecatonica Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Permanent Index No.: 04-20-200-004 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $128,828.72. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3116248 March 29, April 5,12, 2019

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STATE OF ILLINOISIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY NORTHWEST BANK OF ROCKFORD Plaintiff VS ROSE G. ADRIAN A/K/A ROSE ADRIAN, J.F. HECKINGER LLC, UNKNOWN OTHERS,NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS Defendants. CASE NO. 2019 CH 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THE REQUISITE Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to Unknown Others, Nonrecord Claimants and Unknown Tenants, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, Illinois, against you praying for a foreclosure of a mortgage upon the following property: Lot Thirty-Three (33) in Mariman Woods Subdivision No. 2, located in the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of Section 19 in Township 40 North, Range 2 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Book J of Plats on Page 5 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ogle County, Illinois, situated in the Township of Monroe, County of Ogle and State of Illinois. P.I.N. Number: 12-19-201-010 Commonly known as: 5796 Fair Oaks Drive Davis Junction, Illinois 61020 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about January 28, 2019. That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholder of the real estate is Rose G. Adrian. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor -Rose G. Adrian. Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage- August 18, 2006 Date of Recording - August 28, 2006 County of Recording - Ogle Recording Document -0608981 NOW THEREFORE, unless you, Unknown Others, Non Record Claimants and Unknown Tenants, the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15h Judicial Circuit, Ogle County, 106 S. Fifth Street in the City of Oregon, State of Illinois on or before April 30, 2019 default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 12th day of March, 2019. Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court Ogle County, Illinois March 22,29, April 5, 2019

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TAKING BIDS FOR 2019 LAWN MOWING SEASON Location: CHANA FIRE STATION 5995 Honey Creek Rd. Lawn to be mowed once weekly during mowing season, approximately May thru October as needed. Lawn mowing will include trimming of areas if needed. Contractor will furnish all mowing and trimming equipment. Copy of Contractor's current Liability Insurance coverage must be provided. Bids shall include the cost per mowing. Please send your Bid Proposal including Proof of Insurance and the Cost Per Mowing to: Oregon Fire Protection District106 S. First Street, Oregon, IL. 61061 Bids must be received prior to April 09 March 29, April 5, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, OREGON, ILLINOIS J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. PLAINTIFF, -vsJARROD HENNIS A/K/A JARROD R. HENNIS; CHRIS HUMMEL A/K/A CHRIS M. HUMMEL; OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 18 CH 74 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 1, 2019; Brian R VanVickle, Sheriff, Ogle County Public Safety Complex, 202 South 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, will on May 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at Sheriff's Office, 202 South First Street, Oregon IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Ogle County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 9984 North Pecatonica Road, Leaf River, IL 61047 Permanent Index No.: 04-20-200-004 Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $128,828.72. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I3116248 March 29, April 5,12, 2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Harriet I. Markham; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2018CH54 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 02/01/2019, the Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois will on May 3, 2019 at the hour of 10:00AM at Ogle County Public Safety Complex 202 S. 1st St. Oregon, IL 61061, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Ogle and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33, 546.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED KISHWSUKEE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 137 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 33, 594.42 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 111 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 243.25 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD DESIGNATED HALES CORNER ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY ON SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 160 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 795.96 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22 IN THE OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, OREGON, ILLINOIS, SAID CORNER BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 342 ON PAGE 22, AT AN ANGLE OF 88 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 00 SECONDS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 338.25 FEET MORE OF LESS TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER ON THE MOST EASTERLY LINE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 IN THE SAID OGLE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY RECORDED IN BOOK 1994 ON PAGE 0888 AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 31 SECOND MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 277.49 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE SOUTHERLY AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 10 SECONDS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 333.30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED IN BOOK 266 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 382 IN THE SAID RECORDERS OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SAID CENTERLINE OF HALES CORNER ROAD, 264 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 05-33-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5778 N Hales Corner Rd Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-18-05362. I3115486 March 22, 29 & April 5 2019

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Location - Midway between Polo, IL and Milledgeville, IL on the PoloMilledgeville Road. (17748 W. Milledgeville Road, Polo, IL 61064). In Polo on IL 26, turn west on Oregon Street (Polo-Milledgeville Rd). In Milledgeville on IL 40, turn east on Polo-Milledgeville Road. Off road parking at west entrance of site. Watch for Auction signs.

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Note - This listing is as of March 19, 2019. Consignments may be brought to the auction sight:March 28,29,30,April 1,2,3,4 between the hours of 8 am & 6 pm (gates locked). Gates will be open on Friday, April 5 for viewing only (weather permitting). No items accepted April 5 or sale day! All items below have been consigned, Public Auction Service and employees assume that all items will be there on sale day in the condition described. However, if not, we assume no responsibility. Partial listing! Sale Order - 8:30 am - Rack items. A second ring at 8:45 am with miscellaneous items. A third ring with machinery at 9:00 am. The lawn & garden & 4 wheelers will be sold at approx 12:00 pm and vehicles will be sold at approx 2:00 pm. A fourth ring will be run if necessary Tractors - Skid Loaders - Etc - JD tractors: 3020 gas, 4230, 60, 50 2210 compact; IH tractors: 484 w/German D, 706 gas; Case-IH tractors: 7130 FWA; 580 Super E backhoe, 850 ldr/dozer,; Ford- NH tractors: 9280 4WD bareback; AC CA, SC; Mahindra eMax 22HST; MH 44 gas; Deutz 6250 FWA; Oliver 77; Bobcat F220 skid ldr; NH GB75 FWA ext hoe; Clark forklift; Cat 212 grader. Lots of Tillage, Planting, Spraying, Forage & Harvesting Equipment; Wagons, Grain cart, Grinder-Mixers,ATV’s, Vehicles, Trailers, Miscellaneous Machinery, Lots of Miscellaneous; Check out the website for larger listing.

Location - Farm of Mrs. Sherwood Shank & Family 815-225-7730 (SALE SIGHT DURING BUSINESS HOURS)

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 Todd Wills (IL#441000745) Cal Kaufman (IL# 440000363) * Rick Rediger (IL#440000576) Rick Rediger (#IL440000576) * Brian Bradley * Creighton Barker Curt Overcash * Andrew Kitson * Adam Johnson * Hank Holms Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards (with a 3% convenience fee). All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have picture ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. Parking provided at rear of sale sight. Entrance on Ogle Road (west side of sale sight). Follow signs. PLEASE, NO parking in house yard or along road! SM-ST27321-0329

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